Deaf News: Deaf father-to-be offered interpreter for baby’s birth by private company

Posted on September 27, 2012 by


This is Hull and East Riding has just reported that Adam Bassett, the Deaf actor denied a sign language interpreter by his local NHS trust, has now been offered an interpreter by a private company:

Now, the couple are receiving help from Sign Loop Interpreting Services Ltd – a company that has a mission to help raise deaf awareness.The company has agreed to fund an interpreter for the remaining antenatal classes and the birth.

Mr Bassett said: “We feel so relieved they offered to help out.

“That’s really fantastic for them to do that and they have been wonderful, supporting us and understanding our situation totally.

“Offering to be present for the birth has taken away a huge strain and worry from Toni to be able to concentrate on being relaxed and have an easy birth.

“However, Sign Loop shouldn’t have had to offer their services for free, the NHS has money available for interpreter services, which should be used in this case.”

Read the full story at: http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Deaf-father-s-relief-firm-offers-interpreter/story-16995123-detail/story.html

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